1 rare vintage Frank J. Richtig World War II fighting knife available.   This fine WW2 Richtig fighter would make a rare addition to any knife or military collection.
 
This rare Richtig WW2 fighting knife has a 5" blade.  This Richtig fighter measures 9 1/2" overall.  The handle is stamped 'F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.'.  The scabbard is stamped on the back 'CARLSON'S  MINNEAPOLIS   SINCE 1890'. 
 
This listing represents a rare opportunity to own a knife by a maker that Presidents and generals have been proud to own. M.H. Cole in his book The Best of U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes wrote, " SOME OF RICHTIG'S SATISFIED CUSTOMERS WHO HAD SENT HIM LETTERS TO THAT EFFECT, ARE GEN. GEO. PATTON, GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, GEN. DWIGHT EISENHOWER, & FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT, ADMIRAL CHESTER NIMITZ, AND OTHER NOTABLES ."

This WW II Richtig fighting knife is in rare condition.  The blade has a perfect sharpened edge with no nicks.  There is occasional carbon patina on the blade.  The handle is perfect.  The scabbard is in perfect condition. 


This rare World War II Richtig combat knife deserves a home in a premium collection.